GIC expresses concern over legal proceedings against journalist N. Unurtsetseg
The journalist had posted an article on her personal account on Facebook saying that it was inhumane to continue a court hearing in which an elderly person was participating for many hours.
Appeal to Mongolian Legislators: Uphold the veto on restrictive social media bill
IFEX urges the Parliament of Mongolia to uphold the decision of Mongolia’s president to veto the proposed Law on the Protection of Human Rights in Social Media.
Mongolia: RSF commends presidential veto of a dangerous social media bill
The bill would have given authorities the power to censor any online content they dislike.
Mongolia urged to stop harassing human rights defender Sukhgerel Dugersuren
Prominent human rights defender Sukhgerel Dugersuren is facing an investigation for alleged collusion with foreign agents. She has been consistently advocating for the rights of communities that are resisting destructive projects.
Mongolia: Cases against newspaper and three activists dismissed
Globe International Center noted that recent court decisions involving a newspaper and several activists favor the rights of citizens to freedom of expression and peaceful demonstrations.
Mongolia urged to uphold the right to peaceful assembly during the pandemic
Globe International Center responds to a court ruling which imposed a fine on individuals who organized a flash mob in protest against the restrictive pandemic regulations of the Mongolian government.
Mongolia: State-owned company files defamation suit against newspaper for environmental report
Globe International Center said the defamation suit filed by a Mongolian state-owned enterprise undermines media freedom and the public’s right to information.
Globe International Center asks Mongolia to uphold freedom of expression in pandemic response
Globe International Center said the new measures imposed by Mongolia to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic are restrictive and could be used to undermine free speech in the country. It added that citizens who criticize public officials are being penalized under the guise of combating disinformation in the time of pandemic.
The challenges facing Mongolian media today amid the pandemic and upcoming elections
Globe International Center has released its latest state of media freedom report in Mongolia. It has chapters on the impact of COVID-19 on the work of media and policy recommendations on upholding press freedom in time for the coming parliamentary elections.
Globe International Center condemns police harassment against a female journalist in Mongolia
Journalist N.Unurtsetseg of zarig.mn news site said a police officer harassed her while she was being probed based on a complaint lodged by a high-profile official.
“Keep Truth Alive” press conference held by Globe International Center in Mongolia
The GIC presented its research and recommendations to promote freedom of expression in Mongolia.
Globe International Center joins preparation for Mongolia’s Universal Periodic Review
The Globe International Center, with support from IFEX, is set to participate in Mongolia’s Universal Periodic Review.
Draft broadcasting law put before Mongolia parliament
The IFJ calls on the Mongolia government to ensure thorough consultation with stakeholders on the draft Broadcasting Law and its potential implementation.
Who owns the Media in Mongolia?
Only one out of ten Mongolian media outlets is actively transparent about its ownership. A majority of them have political affiliations through their founders and/or owners. This limits the important role of media to act as an independent watchdog for democracy.